Technical Committee Meeting: 12 May 2025

INTERCARGO’s  51st  Technical Committee (TC) meeting took place on Monday 12th May  at COSCO Yuanhai Conference Centre , Guangzhou, PR China.

The following topics were discussed in varying levels of detail:

• GHG Reductions & Energy Efficiency
• Cargoes
• Biofouling
• Design Standards
• MAIB Investigation Report related to fatalities onboard a bulk carrier
• Western Australian Port Requirements
• Port State Control and Escape from Machinery Spaces

The  draft minutes, agenda and accompanying presentation are available below.

During the meeting, the following presentations were delivered and are also available for download:

• Mr Nick Contopoulos of Anemoi Marine Technologies    “Anemoi Rotor Sail Technology in Practice: Real Performance Results”
• Mr Shi Jun Liu of Sinocrew Maritime Services Co Ltd . “Chinese Crew Market Outlook & Training for Alternative Fuel Vessels”
• Mr Loyd Sun of China P&I Club   “Cargo Claims in Dry Bulk Shipping: Claims Management and Prevention Strategies for Shipowners”
• Mr Hyungmin CHO, Hull Panel Chair of IACS CSR Update
• Mr Yiyang LI, of DNV “Safe mooring – regulatory updates and recommendations”